(17) Chocolate Cake Recipe Favorites

Chocolate Cake Secrets

Make-Ahead Magic

Don’t try to mix cake batter ahead of time. The leavening (baking soda or baking powder) begins working almost immediately, whether you are using a box mix or a scratch recipe. The filled cake pans should go in the oven as soon as the batter is ready.

Cake layers freeze surprisingly well. Place cooled, unfrosted cakes in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let stand 1 to 2 hours at room temperature, then frost as desired. Check out more tips for freezing baked goods.

The next time you need to transport a cake or cupcakes, use an inexpensive bakery-style box purchased from a craft store. Your treats will stay intact without using an expensive plastic carrier.

Quick Tips

BAKER’S Chocolate is available in many varieties. Be sure to follow the recipe and purchase the correct product. Learn even more about chocolate at our Chocolate Center.

Use our chocolate tips for success to avoid getting tripped up when melting chocolate for your recipe.

Some of the simplest desserts are the most impressive. The main trick behind our Molten Chocolate Cakes is to be careful not to overbake them. Watch the video to see how these restaurant-style cakes can be prepared in just 15 minutes.